Elliott's 1845 to 1895 Elliott's 1845 to 1895 : 50th annual edition elliotts1845to181895wmel Year: 1895 WM. ELLIOTT & SOILS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1895 17 MARIGOLD. (See also Calendula.) These flowers have now, by careful and continuous selection, been raised to such a pitch of excellence as to demand attention from all desirous of having a fine show of bloom in the garden during autumn. For large gardens, mixed borders, and general effect, they may be used with the greatest freedom. The African varieties are tall, growing usually 2 feet or more, while the French are more dwarf, of perfec
Elliott's 1845 to 1895 Elliott's 1845 to 1895 : 50th annual edition elliotts1845to181895wmel Year: 1895 WM. ELLIOTT & SOILS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1895 17 MARIGOLD. (See also Calendula.) These flowers have now, by careful and continuous selection, been raised to such a pitch of excellence as to demand attention from all desirous of having a fine show of bloom in the garden during autumn. For large gardens, mixed borders, and general effect, they may be used with the greatest freedom. The African varieties are tall, growing usually 2 feet or more, while the French are more dwarf, of perfect form and gorgeous beauty ; all are desirable. Half- hardy annuals, in bloom till frost comes. Per Pkt. Marigold, African Quilled. Orange, brown and yellow, mixed, 2 ft , 5 ——• New African ' El Dorado.' The finest type of this variety; flowers very large and double, many beautiful colors, mixed 10 French Dwarf. Orange, brown and yellow, mixed, 1 ft. (See cut) 5 New French ' Gold Striped.' Flowers rich maroon, regularly striped with golden yellow; habit of plant dwarf and compact 10 MARVEL OF PERU. (FOUR O'CLOCKS.) These are well-established favorites in old-fashioned gardens, and deservedly, for in a favorable season they produce a grand effect from their mass of bloom and dense foliage. The habit of the plant is also excellent from its earliest stages of growth. Marvel of Peru. (Four O'Clocks.) Finest mixed hybrids, splendid new colors 10 Mixed colors. Per oz., 20 cts 5 Folis Variegatis. Flowers of a variety of colors; leaves light green, faintly marbled 10 MALVA, or MALLOW. Showy and free-flowering border plants, succeeding in any common garden soil. Hardy annuals. Malva Crispa. (Curled Mallow.) Ornamental foliage with curled edges; very fine, 5 ft 5 Miniata. Scarlet, U ft. ... 10 MAURANDYA. These charming climbers cannot be too highly praised for their beautiful flowers and foliage. From their graceful slender growth they are admirably adapted for hanging baskets, vas
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